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sonatinas

sonatinas is the plural of sonatina.

Meaning of sonatina

Noun

sonatina (plural sonatinas or sonatine)

  1. A musical composition resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler.
    • A sonatina usually has 2 or 3 rather short movements. While these movements provide contrasts of tempo and mood, they also complement one another, combining to fulfill the overall plan for a complete work in several parts.2005, Willard A. Palmer, First Sonatina Book: Alfred Masterwork Edition - Piano Sheet Music Collection, Alfred Music, →ISBN, page 1

Questions about sonatinas

What is sonatinas the plural of?
Sonatinas is the plural of sonatina.

Words near sonatinas in the dictionary

  1. sonatas
  2. sonate
  3. sonated
  4. sonates
  5. sonatina
  6. sonatinas
  7. sonatine
  8. sonating
  9. sonation
  10. sonations
  11. Sonbhadra

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